Karcher Mall

infobox shopping mall
shopping_mall_name = Karcher Mall


caption = The main entrance in 2006
location = Nampa, Idaho
opening_date = 1965
closing_date =
owner = Milan Properties, Inc.
developer=
number_of_stores = 56
number_of_anchors = 7
floor_area = convert|545000|sqft|m2
no._of_floors = 2

Karcher Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in the city of Nampa, Idaho, USA. The mall, which is believed to be the first enclosed shopping mall in Idaho [ [http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2005/07/11/New-look-slated-for-Karcher-Mall New look slated for Karcher Mall] ] , it opened in 1965 and has been redeveloped several times since. As of 2008, the mall comprises more than thirty stores, with Burlington Coat Factory, Macy's, Macy's Clearance Center, Ross Dress For Less, and Steve & Barry's as anchor stores. The mall is owned by Milan Properties, Inc.

History

The Karcher Mall was built in 1965. The mall opened with anchors JCPenney, Buttrey Food & Drug, Skaggs Drug Centers, and Rasco/Tempo Company, Sprouse-Reitz with business offices on the upper level. It was the first indoor shopping mall in Idaho when it was built, garnering great attention and business from the whole Treasure Valley. An expansion in 1973 added Falk's Idaho Department Store, Karcher Twin Theaters. Falk's Idaho Department Store was later purchased by The Bon Marché.

The mall lost its JCPenney anchor store in 1988, when Boise Towne Square Mall was built; Troutman's Emporium, a small regional department store chain, took the place of JCPenney. Since that time, Karcher Mall has become more deserted, as most businesses, had moved to the newer and bigger mall in Boise.

Under new ownership, the mall has updated its interior design. Even so, in 2003, Troutman's Emporium closed and Sears closed. Big 5 Sporting Goods took the place of PoJo's arcade, Orange Julius, Call Jewelers, Helen's Gifts and flowers and Acapulco mexican restaurant. With the population in Nampa steadily rising, the Karcher Mall has become busier in recent years. A new I-84 interchange was built nearby. Several large shopping centers have been built in the surrounding area, increasing the traffic and boosting business to Karcher Mall. In 2007, Burlington Coat Factory opened in the former Emporium location [ [http://www.idahopress.com/articles/2006/10/20/news/news4.txt Report: Burlington plans Karcher store] ] and Steve & Barry's has since replaced the former Woolworth's and later US Factory Outlets. As of early 2008, the mall is undergoing further renovations. Macy's is expected to close in late 2009 when the store moves to the Nampa Gateway Center shopping center in east Nampa. [ [http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2008/08/07/Macys-Nampa-store-moving-to-Gateway Macy’s Nampa store moving to Gateway] ] At the time of the announcement, it was not told if the Macy's Clearance Center will remain in the mall, move or close. [ [http://www.idahostatesman.com/business/story/463410.html Macy's in Karcher Mall will move to the Gateway Center] ]

Anchors

Original 1965 anchors

*Buttrey Food & Drug (opened 1965, replaced by House of Fabrics)
*JCPenney (opened 1965, replaced by Emporium)
*Skaggs Drug Centers (opened 1965, renamed Osco Drug in 1981)
*Rascoe Tempo Company (opened 1965, closed 1984, replaced by F.W. Woolworth)
*Sprouse-Reitz (opened 1965, closed 1970s)

Opened between 1973-1988

*Falk's Idaho Department Store (opened 1973, replaced by C.R Anthony Company early '80s)
*Karcher Twin Theaters (opened 1973, renamed Nampa Reel Theatre, closed 2001, currently vacant)
*The Bon Marché (opened 1973, renamed Macy's 2005)
*C. R. Anthony Co. (opened early 1980s, renamed Hub Clothing in 1997)
*Osco Drug (opened 1981, renamed Payless Drug in 1985)
*PayLess Drug (opened 1985, closed 1990)
*Troutman's Emporium (opened 1988, closed 2003, Burlington Coat Factory 2007)

Opened between 1989-2002

*House of Fabrics (renamed Jo-Ann in 1998)
*Hub Clothing Company (opened 1997, closed 2000, replaced by Macy's Clearance Center)
*Sears Appliance Dealer (opened 1997, moved in 2000, replaced by Jo-Ann Fabrics)
*Intermountain Sports (opened 2001, closed 2002, replaced by U.S. Factory Outlets)
*Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts (moved 2001, Ross Dress For Less in 2003)
*U.S. Factory Outlets (opened 2002, closed 2005, Steve & Barry's opened in 2008)

Current anchors

*Macy's (Opened 2005, moving 2009) (60,000 sq ft.)
*Macy's Clearance Center (Opened 2005)
*Burlington Coat Factory (Opened 2007) (80,000 sq ft.)
*Ross Dress For Less (Opened 2002) (32,000 sq ft.)
*Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts (Opened 2001) (21,000 sq ft.)
*Big 5 Sporting Goods (Opened 2004)
*Steve & Barry's (Opened 2008)

External links

* [http://shopkarchermall.com/ Karcher Mall official website]

References